Technical information

1.3 Equipment Checkout

In order to reduce the opportunity of damage and/or malfunction, a thorough check out of

the machine should be done prior to each use.

1.3.1 Pre-Operational Checkout

1. Pre-operational vehicle checkout

2. Visually inspect condition of the ACM components

3. Hydraulic tank level should be approximately 2/3 full

4. Inspect stowage system grippers for loose fittings and components

5. Photo eyes and reflectors should be clean

6. If time permits, drop and retrieve a few cones before driving to jobsite

7. Stow system and turn off before driving at high speeds

1.3.2 Operational Checkout

An operator should be familiar with the machine operation and normal machine sounds.

During the operation of the machine, the operator should pay attention to the

functionality of the machine and listen for any abnormal sounds. The following is a

partial list of items to look and listen for during operation.

1. The cone retrieval arm should not attempt to store more than one cone at a

time

2. Loose cones on the stowage system or stuck on the lateral conveyor

3. Lateral conveyor continually running

4. System not responding

5. Unscheduled indicator beeping

1.4 ACM Operation

Prior to implementing the ACM, a plan for the closure should be considered. This

preparation will help with the initialization of the machine and should describe which

side of the machine will be used. For example, when setting a taper from the shoulder

and closure of the first lane, the operator may start the taper using the right side of the

machine until the taper is complete. The ACM is then driven into the lane to be closed

and backed up into the taper. The side of operation is then switched to the left side and

the remaining cones are dropped completing the closure. This example is to illustrate

how a well planned closure can ease the operation of the ACM and not a

recommendation for mode of operation.

In general, operate the switches on the control pendant from the top down for system

initialization and from the bottom up for system shutdown.

1.4.1 System Initialization

1. Check that equipment is clear of personnel and other hazards

2. Set signboard or other warning devices

3. Check that the deck is clear

4. Set machine side switch to ‘OFF’